South African star Tyla performed her hit song Water during her US TV debut on Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show‘.
Watch: Tyla performs ‘Water’ on Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’
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This performance marks another accomplishment for Tyla, who has been making waves both in South Africa and globally.
She previously became the youngest South African to make the US Billboard Hot 100 with Water, a feat not seen from a solo South African musician since Hugh Masekela’s 1968 hit.
Tyla’s rise to fame has been meteoric.
She currently holds the title of the most-streamed South African artist on Spotify, boasting 18.8 million monthly listeners. Her international profile soared particularly with the release of Water in 2023, which gained viral status on TikTok.
Everything you must know about Tyla
Born Tyla Laura Seethal on 30 January 2002, Tyla hails from Johannesburg.
She gained national attention in 2021 with her debut single Getting Late, featuring Kooldrink. The success of this song led to her signing a recording contract with Epic Records in the United States.
In 2023, she made her debut performance at Milan Fashion Week, which coincided with the release of her single Been Thinking.
Tyla graduated from Edenglen High School in 2019, where she served as Head of Culture. Her journey into the music world began by sharing original songs and covers on her Instagram account.
In 2023, Tyla collaborated with Nigerian singer Ayra Starr on the song Girl Next Door. She also served as the opening act for Chris Brown during the European leg of his Under the Influence Tour.
Her appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show‘ sets the stage for what promises to be an even more impactful chapter in her burgeoning career.